. . .and other "Chia Sculptures and Interventions" by artist, Jeff Schmuki.
He says, "Using Chia in my work has created
another means of engaging the public.
The novelty of the Chia Pet™ and the nutritious and easily grown Chia
super-grain inspires projects that utilize Chia as both an art form and a
sustainable food source. Creating
soil-less works which employ Chia, as well as other food plants, allows me to
demonstrate the benefits offered by hydroponics. These benefits include an increases in crop
yields, lower water usage, as well as the fact that hydroponics can be used in
places* where ordinary agriculture or gardening is impossible."
*(ed. note): In art galleries, for example!
